For years, the "all-white kitchen" was the undisputed gold standard of real estate. It was clean, bright, and safe. But as we move through 2026, I’m seeing a beautiful shift in how my clients want their homes to feel . We are moving away from the clinical and toward the grounded. According to the latest 2026 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study , wood cabinetry has officially overtaken white as the #1 choice for homeowners. After years in second place, wood tones now lead the way, with